Internet access is considered a human right in Europe, but many Australians are missing out.

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In a paper funded by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation and developed with the Rural Opportunities Consortium of Idaho (ROCI), we offer a set of recommendations to overcome challenges and capitalize on the potential of technology to serve rural students, particularly those in Idaho, including: Expand broadband access to schools lacking it , and give students broadband connectivity outside of the school building.

Jan 12, 2015 ... In 2011, 80% of all Australians accessed the Internet regularly, but just 6% ... and
regional towns usually enjoy good Internet access, in 2007 only 10% of ...
Lacking infrastructure is one issue preventing more computer access ...

NBN Co has started dishing out $15.6 million in subsidies to connect 9000 remote premises. Photo: AFR NBN Co has started dishing out a previously announced $15.6 million in subsidies to connect 9000 remote premises to the National Broadband Network, but critics say it won't be enough.

Findings suggest that efforts to bring home internet access to remote indigenous communities must go beyond infrastructure, to acknowledge community specific concerns and challenges that include cost; concerns for children; lack of support, training, and maintenance; limited experience with computers; limited English literacy; concerns over physical security; and notions of the home.

The Broadband Enabled Education and Skills Services Programme is funding trials to show how students, teachers and parents can benefit from improved online access to education, training and skills services made possible by broadband communications technology.

The Broadband for the Bush Alliance is a group of organisations that are committed to the digital inclusion of remote and rural Australia. The Alliance brings together a range of stakeholders with expertise in communications, remote service delivery, and community engagement.